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3-D printing 31.1 Surgical Concepts
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AACN Essentials of nursing education 1.2 Nursing Education Programs
abnormal posture 30.4 Pain Assessment
active immunity 10.1 Infection Cycle, 38 Summary
acute kidney injury (AKI) 26.3 Factors Affecting Urinary Elimination
acute rehabilitation 8.3 Patient Discharge
adaptation theory 1.5 Selected Nursing Theorist
adenosine diphosphate (ADP) 21.1 Nutritional Concepts
adenosine triphosphate (ATP) 21.1 Nutritional Concepts
adjuvant analgesic 30.5 Pain Management
administrative law 16.3 Legal Dimensions of Care
advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) 19.2 Cardiovascular System
advanced practice provider 8.1 Patient Admission, 8.2 Patient Transfer
adverse childhood experiences (ACE) 37.3 Family Dynamics Influence on Health Outcomes
Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) 38.3 Application to Care
affective response 30.2 Responses to Pain
Age Discrimination in Employment Act 41.2 Theories Related to the Older Adult
age stratification theory 41.2 Theories Related to the Older Adult
airborne transmission 10.1 Infection Cycle
Alcoholics Anonymous 4.4 Community-Based Health Care
allow natural death (AND) 36.4 Legal and Ethical Considerations
altered mental status 25.1 Hygienic Practices
ambiguous genitalia 33.1 Sexual Identity
ambulatory care 8.1 Patient Admission
American Association of Post-Acute Care Nursing 15.3 Quality Improvement in Nursing
American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists 39.3 Health Risks for Each Stage
American Hospital Association (AHA) 17.1 Informed Decision Making and Self-Care
American Indian healing 5.1 Understanding Cultural Differences
American Psychological Association (APA) 5.2 Ethical Practice in Culture and Diversity
American Society of Anesthesiologists 31.4 Postoperative Phase
American Society of PeriAnesthesia Nurses 31.4 Postoperative Phase
amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) 23.2 Factors Affecting Neuromuscular Functioning
ancillary staff 3.4 Culture
androgynous 33.1 Sexual Identity
anesthesia awareness 31.3 Intraoperative Phase
angioedema 24.2 Skin Integrity
antibullying 9.2 Safety: Violence
antisialagogues 31.2 Preoperative Phase
apothecary system 11.1 Medication Orders
appendectomy 31.1 Surgical Concepts
appendicitis 31.1 Surgical Concepts
applied research 15.1 Evidence-Based Research
arterial pressure monitoring 7.2 How to Perform Vital Signs
arthrofibrosis 24.4 Wound Healing
artificial intelligence (AI) 31.1 Surgical Concepts
asymptomatic carrier 10.1 Infection Cycle
athlete’s foot 24.2 Skin Integrity
atopic dermatitis 24.2 Skin Integrity
atraumatic care 38.3 Application to Care
attention deficit disorder 25.2 Factors Affecting Hygienic Practices
auditory sensory perception 29.1 Sensory Functioning
autolytic debridement 24.4 Wound Healing
automatic blood pressure 7.2 How to Perform Vital Signs
autonomic nervous system (ANS) 23.1 Foundations of Neuromuscular Functioning
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Bandura’s self-efficacy theory of motivation 32.2 Factors Affecting Self-Concept
bariatric bed 8.1 Patient Admission
bariatric surgery 31.4 Postoperative Phase
basal metabolic rate (BMR) 21.1 Nutritional Concepts
basic activity of daily living (BADL) 22.3 Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)
Beck Depression Inventory 12.1 The Nurse’s Role in Assessment
Bedside Mobility Assessment Tool 22.1 Importance of Activity, Movement, and Alignment
behavioral outcomes 4.2 Models of Health
biological sex 33.1 Sexual Identity
biomedical model 4.2 Models of Health, 4 Summary
biopsychosocial model of disability 42.2 Healthcare Approach to Disability
biphasic sleep pattern 28.1 Concepts of Sleep and Rest
blood pressure medications 25.3 The Nurse’s Role in Hygiene
body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) 32.1 Foundations of Self-Concept
body mass index (BMI) 21.1 Nutritional Concepts
bowel preparation (bowel prep) 27.3 Diagnostic Evaluation, 31.2 Preoperative Phase
Bowen family systems theory 37.1 Family Concepts
bullous impetigo 24.2 Skin Integrity
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capsule endoscopy 27.3 Diagnostic Evaluation
carbuncles 24.2 Skin Integrity
cardiologist 3.1 Levels of Care
cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) 19.2 Cardiovascular System
cardiovascular disease 33.3 Factors Affecting Sexuality
care transition 3.4 Culture
catheter-associated urinary tract infection 26.4 The Nurse’s Role in Urinary Elimination
cellular respiration 21.1 Nutritional Concepts
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services 11.1 Medication Orders
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) 8.1 Patient Admission, 15.3 Quality Improvement in Nursing
Certified in Executive Nursing Practice (CENP) 18.4 Certifications for Nurse Leaders and Managers
Certified Nurse Manager and Leader (CNML) 18.4 Certifications for Nurse Leaders and Managers
Cheyne-Stokes breathing 36.2 Concepts of Death and Dying
childhood development 39.3 Health Risks for Each Stage
Children’s Health Insurance Program 3.3 Barriers to Healthcare Access
Christianity 4.2 Models of Health
chromosomes 33.1 Sexual Identity
chronic kidney disease (CKD) 26.3 Factors Affecting Urinary Elimination
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) 25.3 The Nurse’s Role in Hygiene
clinical decision support tools 15.2 Evidence-Based Clinical Decisions
close-ended questions 15.1 Evidence-Based Research
CNML 18 Summary
co-orientation 37.1 Family Concepts
cognitive awareness 31.1 Surgical Concepts
cognitive development 39.1 Growth and Development Stages
cognitive disability 42.1 Characteristics of Disability
cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) 32.1 Foundations of Self-Concept
collaborative culture 3.4 Culture
collaborative practice 15.5 Collaborative Practice
collaborative problem 13.2 Focus of Nursing Diagnosis
colorectal screening 3.1 Levels of Care, 3.1 Levels of Care
comedone extraction 24.2 Skin Integrity
Community Assessment for Public Health Emergency Response 4.5 Community-Based Healthcare Initiatives
Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) 4.5 Community-Based Healthcare Initiatives
community violence 9.2 Safety: Violence
comorbid medical conditions 42.3 Chronic Disease and Chronic Illness
comprehensive geriatric assessment 41.4 The Nurse’s Role in Preventing Illness
computerized provider order entry (CPOE) 11.2 Fundamental Principles of Medication Administration
concrete operational thinking 38.2 Specific Developmental Theories
condyloma acuminata 24.2 Skin Integrity
conflict of interest 16.1 Value Considerations of Care
congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) 33.1 Sexual Identity
conscious sedation 27.3 Diagnostic Evaluation
constitutional law 16.3 Legal Dimensions of Care
convalescent period 10.1 Infection Cycle
coronary heart disease 25.3 The Nurse’s Role in Hygiene
coronavirus 10.2 Asepsis and PPE
correlational research 15.1 Evidence-Based Research
corticotropin-releasing hormone (CRH) 34.1 Stress and Adaptation
crew resource management 9.1 Safety: Individual and Environmental
critical thinking indicators (CTIs) 43.2 Developing Critical Thinking
crystallized intelligence 40.1 Growth and Development Stages
cultural self-awareness 5.3 Cultural Practice in Nursing
Culture Care Theory (CCT) 5.3 Cultural Practice in Nursing
cutaneous pain 30.1 The Pain Process
cystic acne 24.2 Skin Integrity
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decentralized management 18.2 Concepts of Management in Nursing
deep impetigo 24.2 Skin Integrity
defining characteristic 13.3 Categories of Nursing Diagnosis
delayed ejaculation 33.3 Factors Affecting Sexuality
Denver II Developmental Screening Test 38.1 Stages of Growth and Development
Department of Housing and Urban Development 4.4 Community-Based Health Care
dependent intervention 14.2 Types of Interventions
dermatologist 3.1 Levels of Care
descriptive research 15.1 Evidence-Based Research
descriptive theory 1.5 Selected Nursing Theorist
developmental disability 42.1 Characteristics of Disability
developmental stage Introduction, 38 Summary
developmental theory 1.5 Selected Nursing Theorist
dietary reference intake (DRI) 21.1 Nutritional Concepts
direct observation of actions 17.4 Evaluation of Teaching and Learning
direct observation of procedural skills 17.4 Evaluation of Teaching and Learning
discharge instruction 2.2 Models of Communication, 2 Summary
disseminated zoster 24.2 Skin Integrity
do not resuscitate (DNR) 36.4 Legal and Ethical Considerations
Doctor of Education (EdD) in Nursing Education 18.4 Certifications for Nurse Leaders and Managers
domestic violence 9.2 Safety: Violence
Donabedian model 14.4 Evaluation Methods
doppler blood pressure 7.2 How to Perform Vital Signs
doppler ultrasound device 7.2 How to Perform Vital Signs
dorsalis pedis artery 7.2 How to Perform Vital Signs
droplet transmission 10.1 Infection Cycle
dumping syndrome 31.4 Postoperative Phase
dysfunctional grief 36.1 Concepts of Grief and Loss
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